Banana Split

What truly zings about Banana Split, though, is that it's a Gen Z romcom actually written by a teenager, with all those accompanying imperfections. That and its ending totally hits the sweet spot.

Banana Split is like a really poor episode of Riverdale, but less compelling.

The fundamental premise of this never really looks anything other than muddled and implausible, and certainly doesn't free up the relationship between Marks and Liberato in any satisfyingly comic direction.

The problem with Banana Split isn't the surface phoniness or lazy comedy but the fact that the movie doesn't offer any insight into its ostensible subjects-among them break-ups, female friendship, and teenage jealousy.

A smart and breezy coming-of-age comedy that pushes a lot of the buttons that Booksmart does.

In short, this is a smart and moving comedy that will make you howl with laughter and call your best gal pal. It's d*mn good stuff and shouldn't be missed.

Some raucous misbehaviour aside, it's an essentially sweet tale of teenagers being teenagers, and a rare one that champions friendship over romance.

[Banana Split] keys into the heedless rush of meeting someone on your exact wavelength.

Underrated ambitious, and fun as hell.

If you're looking for a quick hit of wholesome comedy to remind you why life is still worth living (even in these hellish times), then Banana Split is great. But as a calling card for its writer-star Hannah Marks, it's even better.